In his fortnightly column MARK SEDDON reflects on the death of Major Oak and why such ancient trees matter to us
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No end to media's Ukip love-in
Farage enjoys endless publicity but offers only turbo-charged austerity, says JOHN HAYLETT
The world’s largest communist party marked its 105th birthday this week — and remains true to its principles and firm in its course, says OLIVER VARGAS
The left has become too reliant on persuasion and too detached from the workplaces and communities it seeks to represent, argues NICK TROY
RAMZY BAROUD highlights how Israel’s ambassador sought to shut down UN officials documenting sexual violence and abuses against Palestinians
The US-Israeli conflict with Iran has had far-reaching consequences, including a boost to Pakistan’s regional standing, argues ROGER McKENZIE
The recent heatwaves revealed how ill-prepared Britain remains for a hotter future – and how unequal the ability to cope with it has become, write ROX MIDDLETON, LIAM SHAW and MIRIAM GAUNTLETT
The drive to strengthen European defence is reshaping relations between France, Germany, Italy and Britain, says NICK WRIGHT
Nick Clegg has no regrets about tangling so unsuccessfully with Ukip leader Nigel Farage in a two-hour mauling on prime-time TV.
"At least I have the courage to get up and say this is what I believe," he declared.
Well, yes he did, and the tousing he received at the hands of Farage and in post-bout viewers' polls indicated the unpopularity of his cause and underlined his lightweight political status.
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